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Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
I know that audiogon member fmpnd did a emm / wadia 861se with gns mods comparison on his system and the results were quite definitive. Hopefully if Frank reads this he will share the results with us. 
EMM Labs CDSD / DCC2 - Initial Listening Session
Tvad. If you're ever in the Palm Springs area you're welcome to come by for a listen. Right now my system is in some transition but should be ready in about 3 weeks.Frank Gortz 
EMM Labs CDSD / DCC2 - Initial Listening Session
Robm231. With the DCC2 you're also getting a world class pre amp. Many pre amps in the $9000. to $10,000. range don't sound as good. Besides that you only need 1 set of i.c.'s and one less power cord. To me, that's a pretty good deal for sound at ... 
from a Krell SS- FPB 600 to What Tube Amp ?
Another SS amp you might consider is the Gryphon Encore. To me it has the best attributes of ss and tubes in one package. Greg Petan of Stereo Times gave it his most wanted component for 2004. Only problem is that it would be hard to find used to ... 
dcc2 with new transport: buying suggestion
I also bought my EMM DAC6e and switchman 3 from Jonathan Tinn. I highly recommend him. I also own the Cary 303-200 and like it very much. However the Emm gear is in a class by itself IMHO.I also was interested in the Bat.51se but went with the swi... 
New EMM LABS transport
Ted, Thanks for your impressions. Please keep us posted as you have more time with it.Thanks, Frank 
Good Quality Distilled Water???
Herman, Distilled water does not have minerals in it. That's why you're supposed to use distilled water in many applications such as car batteries because the minerals will ruin the battery. Distilled water is captured steam. Nothing is added to i... 
Meitner EMM DAC6e Redbook Performance
My experience with the Dac6e is the same as Fmpnd and Tireguy. I play 99% redbook on mine. It betters my previous Audiomeca Mephisto II, IIX and Cary 303-200.Frank 
Pre/Amplification for Amati Homage
Before throwing alot of money at equipment, take a serious look at your room and set-up first. That may solve your problem. 
Feedback,please on new Electraglide Mini Khan Plus
Sherod, I can't believe nobody has responded to your post. I've been wondering and waiting for information on the Mini Khan Plus as well.HEELLLO, anybody out there? 
Dartzeel NHB-108
HmmmmmmmmmmmI've been thinking HmmmmmmmmmmmmmmDid she say DarTzeel or Darzee? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm What if that REALLY wasen't Jennifer Crock on the phone after all? Could that have been one of JT's relatives from West Virgina masquerading as Jennifer?... 
Dartzeel NHB-108
Now for the task at hand.Hooper; I have not heard the DarTzell and am very happy with my Gryphon Encore. However. Jennifer Crock (Jena Labs) told me over the phone that she was so impressed with the design and sound of the DarTzeel that she was ge... 
Dartzeel NHB-108
I know you guy's are highly educated (doctors, attorneys Etc.) but have you ever stayed at a Holiday Inn Express like Jonathon? :-) 
Gryphon gets no press, but is great.
I have the Gryphon Encore amp (500 watts per channel). I love it. Other recent amps in my system have been PassX-350 and Electrocompaniet AW220 monos. I met and talked to Rasmussen at this past CES and he is in the process of setting up dealers in... 
Best CD Player for Classical Music?
You might want to check out the review of the BAT VK-5SE cdp at stereotimes.com. It was posted today